Project Scientist/Research Scientist 2026-2027AY

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Project Scientist and Research Scientist positions during the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.

Education

Ph.D. in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Project Scientist

Salary range: $100,400-$281,600/year

Application Window

Open date: October 12, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Project Scientist and Research Scientist positions during the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.

Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Reference requirements:

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References may be solicited for final candidates.

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA